Colorism and Its Impact on Employment

The video discusses the concept of colorism, which is discrimination based on skin tone within the same racial or ethnic group. It highlights a study where lighter-skinned black applicants were rated higher than darker-skinned ones, even when less qualified. This demonstrates that colorism is a distinct form of discrimination separate from racism, as it occurs within racial groups. The video emphasizes the need to recognize and address colorism in society.

What term is used to describe discrimination based on skin color within the same racial or ethnic group?

• Xenophobia

• Racism

• Colorism

• Ethnocentrism

What does the term 'colorism' specifically refer to?

• Discrimination based on language

• Discrimination based on nationality

• Discrimination against individuals with darker skin tones within the same racial group

• Discrimination against individuals with lighter skin tones

Which study demonstrated an implicit preference for lighter skin over darker skin?

• The 2015 study by John Smith

• The 2010 study by Jane Doe

• The 2020 study by Emily Johnson

• The 2007 study by Brian Nosick and colleagues

In the resume review study, what were participants asked to evaluate?

• The applicant's age

• The applicant's gender

• The applicant's recommendation and hiring likelihood

• The applicant's skin tone

Which factor was NOT considered in the resume review study?

• Overall resume qualifications

• Educational background

• Prior work experience

• Applicant's hobbies

What was the average rating difference between lighter-skinned and darker-skinned applicants?

• 0.5 points

• 1.0 points

• 2.0 points

• 1.5 points

How did the qualifications of applicants affect the ratings in the study?

• Lighter-skinned applicants were rated lower regardless of qualifications

• Qualifications had no impact on ratings

• Lighter-skinned applicants were rated higher even when less qualified

• Darker-skinned applicants were rated higher regardless of qualifications

What was a key finding regarding the hiring likelihood of applicants?

• Skin tone had no effect on hiring likelihood

• Darker-skinned applicants were more likely to be hired

• Lighter-skinned applicants were more likely to be hired

• All applicants had equal hiring likelihood

What does the study suggest about the impact of skin color on job recommendations?

• Job recommendations are based solely on qualifications

• Lighter skin leads to higher job recommendations

• Darker skin leads to higher job recommendations

• Skin color has no impact on job recommendations

What is the main difference between racism and colorism?

• Racism is only about ethnicity, colorism is about nationality

• Racism is between groups, colorism is based on skin color within groups

• Racism is based on skin color within groups, colorism is between groups

• Racism and colorism are the same